March 5, 2018
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March 5, 2018
Retail Supplier Seeks Waiver To Allow Enrollment Via "Digital" TPV
Direct Energy filed at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to request waivers of certain rules governing the third-party verification (TPV) process for new customers enrolled through sales channels requiring TPV.
March 5, 2018
Ambit Energy To "Withdraw" From Several Markets
Files Sample In Compliance With Provision Regarding Notice Of Customer Return To Default Service
Ambit Energy has made filings with several state regulators to withdraw as a natural gas supplier in several territories.
March 2, 2018
PUC Considers $6,000 Settlement With Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has issued for public comment, prior to final consideration and disposition, a proposed Settlement Agreement (Settlement) filed on May 12, 2017, by the Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and Residents Energy, LLC (Residents or…
March 2, 2018
Interactive Energy Group (Just Energy Subsidiary) Receives Broker Licenses In New State
The Pennsylvania PUC granted Interactive Energy Group LLC electric and natural gas broker/marketer licenses to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
March 2, 2018
PUC Considers $30,000 Settlement With Retail Supplier
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has issued for public comment, prior to final consideration and disposition, a proposed Joint Settlement Petition (Settlement) filed on April 6, 2017, by the Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) and American Power & Gas of…
March 2, 2018
Ambit Energy Expands To Serve Large Commercial Customers In New State
Ambit Energy has expanded its service to include service to large commercial customers in New Jersey
March 1, 2018
PUC Reports Pricing From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has accepted the results of Duke Energy Ohio’s wholesale auction that will determine SSO retail generation rates through May 2021.
March 1, 2018
PUC Denies Rehearing Of Purchase of Receivables (POR) Order, Sets Process To Address Further Cost Recovery Issues In Implementation Plan
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio denied rehearing requests from AEP Ohio and the Ohio Consumers Counsel concerning PUCO's September 27, 2017 order which had set certain parameters for a purchase of receivables (POR) program at AEP Ohio
March 1, 2018
New Broker Launched By TXU Parent Seeks License In Another New State
Blitz Ventures LLC, a newly formed company focused on energy brokerage services for commercial businesses whose ultimate parent is Vistra Energy Corp., has applied for a Pennsylvania electric broker/marketer license to serve all sizes of non-residential customers in all service areas
March 1, 2018
NRG CEO Sees "Opportunities" For Retail Growth From Forecast Volatility
Records $1.2 Billion Impairment Related To South Texas Project Nuclear Plant, On Outlook For Future Commodity Prices
February 28, 2018
GenOn To Sell Pennsylvania Power Plant
Platinum Equity announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GenOn’s Hunterstown power generation facility and related assets in a transaction valued at approximately $520 million.
February 28, 2018
Provision Power & Gas Seeks License In New State
Provision Power & Gas, LLC applied for a Pennsylvania natural gas supplier license to serve all customer classes in all service areas.
February 28, 2018
Pennsylvania PUC To Hold Technical Conference On Natural Gas Retail Supplier Issues
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will be hosting a Natural Gas Technical Conference on Thursday, March 29, 2018, intended for Natural Gas Suppliers (NGSs) and Natural Gas Distribution Companies (NGDCs) and any parties interested in the proceedings at Docket Nos. L-2016-2577413…
February 28, 2018
Cable, Telecom Bill Savings Service Acquires Retail Energy Shopping Service
BillFixers, LLC, which provides a bill negotiation and savings service to consumers, has acquired energy shopping service ReallyObjective.
February 27, 2018
PJM Reports 11-Fold Increase In Uplift During Recent Cold Snap ($47 Million Spike)
12% Of Capacity Still Underwent Forced Outage
In a report on grid performance during a recent cold snap in January 2018, PJM said that there was an 11-fold increase in uplift charges during the cold snap period (Dec. 28, 2017 to Jan. 7, 2018).
February 27, 2018
Utility Reports Updated Date For Implementation Of Supplier Consolidated Billing Pilot
AEP Ohio filed a status update regarding implementation of a supplier consolidated billing pilot
February 27, 2018
TXU Parent Cites Retail Acquisitions As Use For Capital, Looks For Retail Tuck-In Acquisitions, Organic Growth In Northeast
Vistra Reports Retail Customer Count, Change
In discussing earnings for the year 2017 (see story here on results) , Vistra Energy CEO Curt Morgan said that retail acquisitions remain a top potential use for capital after Vistra closes on the acquisition of Dynegy
February 26, 2018
FERC Orders Technical Conference On Seasonal Resource Participation Under PJM Capacity Performance, Declines To Dismiss Complaint Filed By Retail Supplier
FERC has directed Commission staff to convene a technical conference to explore issues raised in two complaints against PJM's transition to a 100% "capacity performance" product in its capacity market and the methodology by which load-serving entities’ peak-shaving actions are reflected in capacity…
February 26, 2018
PUC Discloses Identities Of Retail Suppliers Winning Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has disclosed that the following retail suppliers won tranches to serve customers under Dominion East Ohio's Standard Choice Offer for the 12-month period beginning April 1, 2018
February 26, 2018
Illinois Staff Straw Proposal Would Impose New Assessment On Retail Suppliers For FY 2019
The Illinois Commerce Commission Staff has posted a straw proposal to adopt assessments on retail electric and gas suppliers effective for fiscal year 2019.
February 23, 2018
PUC Reports Winning Suppliers From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has disclosed the winning bidders in the Jan. 29, 2018 auction for default service supplies at the FirstEnergy Ohio utilities for the period beginning June 1, 2018
February 23, 2018
New Retail Supplier Offering Flat Bill Plans
XOOM Energy, LLC through its family of retail suppliers (XOOM Energy) announced further expansion of their energy product offerings to residential customers with the launch of their "SteadyLock" flat bill plan for electricity and natural gas.
February 22, 2018
PUC Reports Pricing From Default Service Auction
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) accepted the results of Duke Energy Ohio’s wholesale auction that will, when blended with other auctions, determine its retail default service generation rates starting June 1, 2018 through May 2021.
February 22, 2018
Dynegy Reports Update On Retail Customer Count, Volumes
In reporting earnings for the year 2017, Dynegy provided an update on its retail business